When I graduated from the University of Denver in 1996 my first job was in a very prestigious law firm with a “state of the art” computer system. The “state of the art” system was me dictating memos and motions into a small tape recorder and handing them to secretary who then typed them into a Word Perfect DOS program that crashed on a regular basis. Since then computers have come a long way and over the years I have been constantly let down by Windows based products that always promised increased stability or security that never delivered.

So I made the decision a few years ago to transition my law practice from Windows based computers to using Macs only. The first thing that has stood out with Macs is that they are rock solid and they give me the piece of mind at night that my network is safe and secure. The next thing that I noticed is that there are many great programs that enhance my law practice.

For example I use a data management system called Daylite that helps me seamlessly manage my case files, client information, phone log, data base, trial calendar and statute of limitations calendar all in one place. I also use a smart pen that digitally records all of my day to day notes and can even digitally record what is being said during a deposition.

I don’t use these because they are cool (although I admit the smart pen is really cool) but because they make my law practice more efficient which means I have more time to spend helping my clients and working to settle their case. Rather than waiting for my computer to reboot after another aggravating Microsoft error I am working on a letter to an insurance adjuster to bring a case to the next stage.

As far as I know there are no other Denver personal injury law firms that are Mac only and I truly believe that more firms would better serve their clients if they used Macs.